4th Grade Black History Month Literature Circles

Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Or see my full 46-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!

Henry’s Freedom Box

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. This Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Google Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Building A Dream: Mary Bethune's School" by Richard Kelso. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: N/A

Guided Reading Level: N/A

AR Level: 4.6

AR Quiz Number: 12508

Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Verna Aardema. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

********************************

Or see my full 38-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Companion Reading Comprehension

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2023 Teaching Inclusion
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases!

Follow my page to get updates!

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Take a Stand, Rosa Parks!" by Peter and Connie Roop. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 760L

Guided Reading Level: O

AR Level: 4.9

AR Quiz Number: 87241

Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.

Henry’s Freedom Box Black History Month Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Activities, based on the book Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad : Caldecott Honor Book : by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (book not included).

This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

46 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions

5. * * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Prompt : with box- shaped lined paper :…..

19. Reflective Writing Prompt : with leaf- shaped lined paper :…..

20. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram

21. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Interactive Journal Entry : Slavery & Freedom (cut & paste into your journal)

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

25. Vocabulary Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

26. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

27. Word Search page (20 words)

28. Word Scramble page (10 words)

29. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

30. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

31. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

32. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

33. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

34. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

35. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

36. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

37. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

38. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

39. Acrostic Poem : FREEDOM

40. Character Traits of Henry : Choose from the example box, and give evidence

41. Henry’s Box : Assemble the paper box. You may also cut out one of the people characters (one standing, one crumpled) to use in your box, or create your own.

42. Math : 12 simple addition problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

45. * * * Math : answer sheet

46. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2022 Teaching Inclusion
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases! Follow my page to get updates!

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Margaret D. Taylor. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Margaret D. Taylor. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab